NUR9601

Reproductive and sexual health for women

(MED)

Ms M McIntyre in association with the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre

12 points + First semester + Peninsula (flexible delivery)

Synopsis: The impact of the social context of women0s lives on reproductive and sexual health outcomes. The health needs of women in vulnerable population groups, under-represented groups, high risk groups, groups engaged in risk-taking behaviour/s, and in specific developmental life stages. Counselling skills in reproductive and sexual health for health professions. Fieldwork activities culminate in the completion of a project defined to meet the learning needs of each health professional relevant to service delivery in reproductive and sexual health for women.

Assessment: Written assignment: 40% + Presentation/paper: 30% + Field-based report: 30%